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The Valorant community has been in shock since last night's announcement about Shroud's comeback. Former CS: GO professional and legend Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek has joined North American powerhouse Sentinels.
The player will compete under Sentinels' banner in the upcoming Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) NA Last Chance Qualifier. This event is the final chance for North American teams to qualify for Valorant Champions 2022 Istanbul, set to take place this September.
Fans could not control their excitement after the announcement, as netizens have been expressing their feelings about watching the legend in action once again.
There are some who trepidated about Sentinels' bold step ahead of NA LCQ. According to them, the North American side should have gone for a deserving young talent instead of someone who has been out of touch with the current competitive scenario.
The NA Last Chance Qualifier will be hosted next month. It will be interesting to see how Shroud performs on his return, and whether he lives up to expectations.
Will Shroud's addition to Sentinels' Valorant roster hold them down?
Sentinels has seen a decline in its performance over the last few months. The North American side made history by winning the VCT 2021 Stage 2 Masters Reykjavik, the first international LAN event in Valorant's history.
Since then, however, the team has not lived up to expectations. Sentinels has failed to reach both Masters (Reykjavik Masters and Copenhagen Masters) this year. Moreover, in the recently concluded VCT NA Stage 2 Challengers, the side lost all its games in the Group Stage and took an early exit from the competition.
The team has gone through several roster changes recently. As a final feather on its cap, it has added Shroud to its star-studded lineup, ahead of the NA Last Chance Qualifier.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see Tenz and Shroud play in the same team, while others are thrilled at the chance to witness another dance of the legend on the server.
However, some of them seem unhappy with Sentinels' decision. According to them, the team should have gone for a young talent who is good at the game. They also believe that signing a retired player might hold the team back as he may have lost 'his touch' with time.
Some mocked the signing, calling it a marketing strategy by Sentinels.
However, no one doubts the pro player's skillset and expertise in competitive scenarios. Many fans believe that he can overcome all obstacles and can outclass everyone in the upcoming event.
Shroud is one of the greatest players in CS: GO history. The player has won several titles and awards in his esports career.
After retiring from CS: GO, Shroud decided to concentrate on content creation. He used to play several games on his daily livestreams, including Valorant. Now, the streamer will use his skills to compete in Riot's FPS shooter title.
